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There he was pitted against world number four Judd Trump who he lost to 4-0.

But while in awe at his skills, it seems the world of social media were also quite impressed about the fact that the teenager, who is currently preparing to sit his GCSEs, sports an impressive full beard.

(Image: Richard Swingler)

Jackson takes it all in his stride

Comments on Twitter included: “This Jackson Page is the oldest-looking 15 year old I’ve ever seen! Look at that beard!”, “When a 15 year old can grow a better beard than you! Outrageous!” and “I wish I could grow decent facial hair like him and I’m 10 years older.”

And it seems it has caused some issues for the sporting youngster himself - especially when it comes to entering certain tournaments.

“The beard started growing when I was 13 and from last year I was shaving quite often,” said Jackson, who's relaxed about it.

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“I have played all my life, it is what I love to do. My bampi introduced me to it.

“A lot of people have been asking about it this week. When I finished I had lots of Snapchats from friends who had been watching it on a TV at school.”

(Image: Richard Swingler)

Jackson pocketed £3,500 in prize money from the contest. He said: “It is going in the bank to pay for my entry into tournaments in the future. I had to miss some amateur tournaments last year because I didn’t have enough money to go there.

“That shouldn’t be a problem now because I got some money from Welsh Snooker and my sponsor Ron Skinner and Son. It will help me prepare for World Championship qualifiers in Sheffield.